YEARLY HIGH
36.0543 LKR
YEARLY LOW
35.7462 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.8639 LKR

2014 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 36.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 35.7462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3080 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.8991 to the December average rate of 36.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 36.0543 was down 1.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 36.5829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180,271 LKR
2013 Average 177,347 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 178,731 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,540.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

36.0522
35.7311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.8660, compared to 35.8618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1647 LKR (High: 35.9471 / Low: 35.7824). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 LKR (High: 35.7825 / Low: 35.7462).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1647
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 36.0255) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.9274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0981 (+0.27%).

2014 Avg (December) 36.0255
2013 Avg (December) 35.9274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9271 35.8804 35.8991
February 35.9913 35.8661 35.9279
March 35.9059 35.8511 35.8745
April 35.8962 35.8592 35.8760
May 35.9039 35.7960 35.8289
June 35.8283 35.7706 35.7897
July 35.8012 35.7587 35.7754
August 35.7825 35.7462 35.7579
September 35.8142 35.7544 35.7768
October 35.9471 35.7824 35.8644
November 36.0205 35.9128 35.9712
December 36.0543 35.9919 36.0255